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Saab R-45 Ankbonde

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Notes
-For the Explorer Challenge
-Good cockpit view

Controls
-Action group 1: Jettison crates/pods
-Action group 2: Deploy parachutes (on crates)
-Action group 8: Toggle lights

Designed by Saab in 1951, the R-45 "Ankbonde" ("Drake") was initially designed as a long-range spy plane and CAS aircraft. However, later in the design phase, the role was altered to become an SAR (Search-And-Rescue) airplane. To fit these needs, the crew was upped from three to four, the engine power was reduced, fuel economy increased, and more. Two hard-points were added, one per wing, to carry crates (filled with food, supplies, etc.). The Saab R-45 served with Sweden from 1958 to 1962, when it was allocated to reserve duties. The R-45 also sold on the export market, with Argentina, the United States, and Norway all purchasing it. The US retired their three examples in 1966, Argentina in 1970, and Norway still uses their five aircraft to this day.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Mac
  • Wingspan 56.6ft (17.3m)
  • Length 43.8ft (13.4m)
  • Height 19.5ft (5.9m)
  • Empty Weight 16,635lbs (7,545kg)
  • Loaded Weight 26,416lbs (11,982kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.935
  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.151
  • Wing Loading 47.3lbs/ft2 (230.9kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 558.6ft2 (51.9m2)
  • Drag Points 10435

Parts

  • Number of Parts 157
  • Control Surfaces 8
  • Performance Cost 683